| 词条 | Cecil Womack |
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| name = Cecil Womack | image = | caption = | image_size = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Cecil Dale Womack | alias = Zekkariyas | birth_date = {{birth date|1947|9|25}} | birth_place = Cleveland, Ohio, United States | death_date = {{death date and age|2013|1|25|1947|9|25}} | death_place = Johannesburg,[1] South Africa[2] | origin = | instrument = {{hlist|Guitar|piano|vocals}} | genre = {{hlist|Gospel|R&B|soul}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer}} | years_active = 1955–2006 | associated_acts = {{hlist|The Valentinos|Womack & Womack}} }} Cecil Dale Womack (September 25, 1947 – January 25, 2013) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He was one of the musical Womack brothers, and had success both as a songwriter and recording artist, notably with his wife Linda as Womack & Womack. In later years he took the name Zekkariyas. CareerCecil Womack was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He and his brothers Bobby (1944–2014), Harry (1945–1974), Friendly and Curtis, were a gospel group appearing on the gospel circuit in the mid 50s where they were seen by Sam Cooke of the Soul Stirrers. As Cooke's protégés they changed their name to the Valentinos and in 1961 began to sing and record for secular audiences.[3] The Valentinos had hit records with "Lookin' for a Love" and "It's All Over Now", the latter being covered by the Rolling Stones. Cooke's death at a L.A. motel in December 1964, had dramatic consequences for the Womack Brothers as SAR folded and Bobby Womack, who was now married to Sam Cooke's widow, Barbara, left the group for a solo career. The Valentinos briefly disbanded before regrouping as a quartet in 1966, signing with Chess Records where they recorded the Northern Soul hit, "Sweeter than the Day Before", written by Cecil Womack and Mary Wells. However, the group got dropped from Chess in 1968 after only two singles and Cecil Womack who had married former Motown artiste Mary Wells decided to leave the Valentinos. The remaining trio of Harry, Curtis and Friendly Jr. signed with Jubilee Records where they recorded the Cecil-composed "Two Lovers History" and "Tired Of Being Nobody" before being dropped in 1970[4] As the 1960s progressed Cecil Womack secured a role away from performing as a songwriter and producer. As husband of Mary Wells he was well placed to provide several R & B chart successes for her including "The Doctor", "Dig The Way I Feel" and "Never Give A Man The World" on which he backed his wife on vocals, all released on Jubilee Records.[5] Womack's later songwriting credits include "Love TKO" a major hit for Teddy Pendergrass, "I Just Want To Satisfy You" for the O'Jays, "Love Symphony" for Patti LaBelle, "Your Song" for Four Tops and "New Day" for George Benson.[6] Womack & Womack{{main|Womack & Womack}}In 1983, Cecil and his wife Linda, who is Sam Cooke's daughter, began performing and recording together as Womack & Womack, and released a successful album, Love Wars on Elektra Records. The title track from the album was a no.14 hit in the UK, and the song "Baby I'm Scared Of You" was a hit on the Billboard R&B chart in the US. In 1988, their single "Teardrops", taken from their fourth album Conscience, became a major international hit reportedly selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. It reached no.3 in the UK, and no.1 in the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand.[6][7] After traveling to Nigeria, they discovered ancestral ties to the Zekkariyas tribe, and Cecil adopted the name Zekkariyas. In 1993 they released their final album with a major label, Transformation To The House Of Zekkariyas.[8] They continued to write for other artists, including Ruby Turner and Randy Crawford,[9] Covers of Cecil Womack songsMary Wells recorded the Valentinos "Two Lovers' History" in 1968. The Womack & Womack song "Love Wars" was covered by The Beautiful South for the 1990 compilation Rubáiyát. Eric Clapton, Elton John, K.D. Lang and The Sugababes are among many artists who recorded "Lead Me On". His best-known song "Love T.K.O." has been recorded by many artists, including Boz Scaggs, Teddy Pendergrass, Bette Midler and Michael McDonald. "Teardrops" has been covered by Lulu and by Joss Stone.[10]Personal lifeWomack became the second husband of Motown singer Mary Wells in 1967;[11] they divorced in 1977. Cecil later married Linda Cooke, the daughter of Sam Cooke. This created an interesting family tree because Cecil's brother Bobby Womack had married Sam Cooke's widow Barbara Campbell in 1965, after Cooke's death.[12] Cecil and Linda had seven children together, and had homes in Africa and Thailand. After 1994, Womack was known professionally and personally by the name Zekkariyas. {{citation needed|date=January 2014}} DeathZekkariyas spent his final years traveling the world with his wife and children, using his time to explore his African heritage, spirituality, and knowledge of the continent as well as making music. He died of unknown causes in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 25, 2013, at age 65.[1][13] References1. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Womack%20&%20Womack.html|title=Womack & Womack|website=Soulwalking.co.uk|accessdate=4 January 2017}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.yourblackworld.net/2013/02/uncategorized/cecil-womack-dies |title=Cecil Womack Dies |publisher=Your Black World |date=2013-02-04 |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.soultracks.com/womack_and_womack.htm |title=Womack and Womack | SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews |publisher=SoulTracks |date=2013-02-01 |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/bwomack.htm |title=Bobby Womack |publisher=Soulfulkindamusic.net |date= |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 5. ^Joel Whitburn, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles, 1942-2004, Billboard Chart Data, (2004) 6. ^{{cite book|first=Graham|last=Betts|year=2004|title=Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004|edition=1st|publisher=Collins|location=London|isbn=0-00-717931-6|page=92}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://tsort.info/music/yr1988.htm |title=Songs from the Year 1988 |publisher=Tsort.info |date= |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 8. ^{{cite web|author=William Ruhlmann |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/womack-womack-mn0000680374/biography |title=Womack & Womack | Biography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 9. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Womack%20&%20Womack.html |title=Womack & Womack Page |publisher=Soulwalking.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 10. ^{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/06/joss_stone_brings_her_teardrops_to_life.php |title=Joss Stone Brings Womack & Womack’s ‘Teardrops’ To Life |publisher=SoulBounce |date=2012-06-20 |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/motownNsoul4Ever/MaryWells |title=Mary Wells : Motown's First Female Star |publisher=Angelfire.com |accessdate=2014-06-29}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9848504/Cecil-Womack.html |title=Cecil Womack |publisher=Telegraph |date= |accessdate=2014-06-28}} 13. ^{{cite web|author=John Lewis |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/05/cecil-womack |title=Cecil Womack obituary | Music |publisher=theguardian.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-28}} External links
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